Infantino Says He Has Broad Support as He Seeks Re-Election
FIFA President Gianni Infantino asserts he has broad support from the soccer community as he pursues re-election, notwithstanding past challenges such as a failed World Cup stake sale plan.
Raleigh Durham, NC, October 24, 2026 —
FIFA President Gianni Infantino says he has broad support from the soccer community as he pursues re-election. The assertion comes despite past challenges, including a failed plan to sell a stake in the World Cup.
The available information does not identify which members or organizations Infantino is referring to when he describes the support as broad. It also does not provide details about the re-election process, its timing, or any other potential candidates. No figures or specific endorsements are given.
The failed World Cup stake sale plan is cited as a challenge, but details about the proposal are not provided. The information does not specify what stake was to be sold, who was involved, why the plan failed, or when it was pursued. It also does not say whether the plan remains under consideration.
As a result, the support claim and the earlier failed plan are the only developments identified in the account. No response from other soccer community members is included, and no further information is provided about how the failed proposal may relate to Infantino’s current re-election effort.
Infantino’s assertion describes his view of his support, but the available account does not include independent confirmation or additional evidence about the breadth of that backing. Further details about the re-election effort and the World Cup proposal were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JAMES ROBSON, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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